The court was asked whether and if so, on what basis a Court considering an application for a care order in respect of a young person with lifelong disabilities should transfer the case to the Court of Protection to be dealt with under the Mental Capacity Act, 2005, rather than the Children Act, 1989.
Judges:
Hedley J
Citations:
[2010] EWHC B31 (Fam)
Links:
Statutes:
Mental Capacity Act 2005, Children Act 1989
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children, Health
Updated: 16 August 2022; Ref: scu.430387